Data Scientist Advisor (POTFF)

Maximus is seeking a Data Scientist Advisor to provide advanced data science and analytical support that enhances the mission readiness, performance, and resilience of Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel. This position supports the analysis and interpretation of complex human performance data to identify trends, generate actionable insights, and inform evidence-based decision-making as part of an integrated human performance team. The Data Scientist Advisor collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals to develop data-driven solutions and enhance the effectiveness of programs supporting Service Members and supported populations.U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for contract performance.  This position is pending upon contract award.Candidates should be willing to support POTFF Operations at one of the following locations: Crestview, FLFlorida City, FLFort Walton, FLHomestead, FLNiceville, FLRiverview, FLTampa, FLFayetteville, NCSpring Lake, NCAbout the POTFF Program The Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families through an integrated, holistic approach to human performance, health, and readiness. The program brings together specialized professionals across physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual performance to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term mission readiness and career longevity. Why Maximus?  ️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.  Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You'll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.  Build Your Financial Future - Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.  Generous Time Away From Work - Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.  Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  Recognition That Matters - Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.  Invest in Your Growth - Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.  Employee Discounts & Perks - Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.  Wellness Programs & Resources - Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.  Career Development Opportunities - Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.  Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform hands-on data analysis and modeling with huge data sets. - Apply data mining, NLP, and machine learning (both supervised and unsupervised) to improve relevance and personalization algorithms. - Work side-by-side with product managers, software engineers, and designers in designing experiments and minimum viable products. - Discover data sources, get access to them, import them, clean them up, and make them "model-ready." - Create and refine features from the underlying data. - Run regular A/B tests, gather data, perform statistical analysis, draw conclusions on the impact of your optimizations and communicate results to peers and leaders. - Explore new design or technology shifts in order to determine how they might connect with the customer benefits we wish to deliver.